Student Employment: Cheshire YMCA STEM/Robotics Coach- AY 26/27

Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT
Onsite

About The Position

The Cheshire YMCA is seeking a STEM/Robotics Coach for the Academic Year 26/27. This student employment position, part of the Office of Community Engagement, is designed for individuals with Federal Work-Study eligibility. The coach will be responsible for setting up the program space, greeting participants, and providing guidance and supervision to foster a supportive and collaborative environment. A key aspect of the role involves assisting participants in the design, development, and construction of robotics projects, aiming to build their enthusiasm and interest in STEM fields. The coach will serve as a role model and supportive instructor, and will also contribute to planning activities and suggesting program enhancements.

Requirements

  • Knowledge about robotics and coding
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to connect effectively with differing personality types and work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Maintain childcare safety rules and maintain confidentiality regarding participant information

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working with school-aged children is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Arrive early to help set-up and greet participants
  • Provide supervision, guidance and encourage a supportive/collaborative environment for participants
  • Assist participants in envisioning, developing and constructing projects and completing group tasks to build their enthusiasm and interest for robotics
  • Be a role model and supportive instructor for participants
  • Assist in planning activities for participants and provide suggestions for program enhancements
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